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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria average salary by city in Michigan
- Ann Arbor$41,680
- Traverse City$39,950
- Battle Creek$39,040
- Grand Rapids$38,540
- Jackson$38,380
- Detroit$37,640
- Lansing$36,920
- Niles$36,350
- Midland$36,240
- Kalamazoo$36,150
- Saginaw$36,100
- Muskegon$35,950
- Monroe$35,450
- Bay City$34,800
- Flint$34,340
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $41,680 | $40,250 | $36,920 | $34,145 | 101 |
| Traverse City | $39,950 | $38,780 | $37,330 | $32,828 | 93 |
| Battle Creek | $39,040 | $38,580 | $33,040 | $31,804 | 91 |
| Grand Rapids | $38,540 | $37,800 | $35,650 | $31,264 | 96 |
| Jackson | $38,380 | $38,360 | $35,280 | $31,308 | 92 |
| Detroit | $37,640 | $37,360 | $33,360 | $30,306 | 100 |
| Lansing | $36,920 | $35,970 | $30,870 | $30,211 | 95 |
| Niles | $36,350 | $36,180 | $34,890 | $30,089 | 92 |
| Midland | $36,240 | $36,870 | $34,000 | $30,005 | 92 |
| Kalamazoo | $36,150 | $36,510 | $31,110 | $29,937 | 95 |
| Saginaw | $36,100 | $35,060 | $29,780 | $29,444 | 91 |
| Muskegon | $35,950 | $34,980 | $30,840 | $29,483 | 93 |
| Monroe | $35,450 | $35,800 | $32,690 | $29,404 | 93 |
| Bay City | $34,800 | $34,950 | $30,360 | $28,909 | 92 |
| Flint | $34,340 | $33,570 | $30,380 | $28,274 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-2012.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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